The Trudeau Scholarship cohort, consisting of 15 PhD students dedicated to social change within the disciplines of Social Sciences and Humanities, joins a team of nearly 400 researchers and intellectuals, “committed to applying their knowledge and skills to pressing Canadian and global issues.”

The Trudeau Scholarship, which provides PhD candidates with a total of $60,000 annually, will allow Smiley to expand her research, which comes as a refreshing surprise to feminists who are accustomed to denial of funding for initiatives addressing sexualized violence against women.

Jess Martin is a public relations professional, an aspiring writer, and an assistant editor at Feminist Current. She prefers to write about feminist topics, disability, or environmental issues, but could be persuaded to broaden her horizons in exchange for payment and/or food.
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